International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 07 | July 2024
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COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCED FROM ALGAE AND CONVENTIONAL DIESEL FUEL Abhinav P S1, Mohammed Adil V2, Mohamed Rishin N K3, Sreejith R4, Anil Jacob5 1Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology Calicut University,
Malappuram, Kerala, India
2Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology Calicut University,
Malappuram, Kerala, India
3Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology Calicut University,
Malappuram, Kerala, India
4Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology Calicut University,
Malappuram, Kerala, India
5Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology Calicut
University, Malappuram, Kerala, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------Biodiesel, derived from natural sources like vegetable oils, Abstract - The increasing industrialization and increasing animal fats, and algae, is the most widely used biofuel due to number of vehicles and engines are leading to a growing its environmental advantages, including biodegradability concern over the depletion of fossil fuels for biofuel production. and clean burning. Algae species are the primary source of This has led to a growing interest in renewable fuel sources biofuel production worldwide, offering numerous like biofuels, which offer several advantages such as reduced advantages over traditional feedstock sources like crops and greenhouse gas emissions, improved air quality, and enhanced waste materials. They can thrive in various environments, energy security. However, the use of food-producing plants for making them a more sustainable and efficient source of biofuel production may disrupt food supplies and should not feedstock. The most widely used chemical process for this be the primary focus. Biofuels, including solid biomass, liquid conversion is transesterification, which involves using a fuels, and various biogases, are gaining attention due to catalyst and alcohol to convert extracted lipids into biofuels. increased energy security and fluctuations in oil prices. Algae, Algae can effectively remove toxic components from water, particularly microalgae, are particularly promising for making them valuable contributors to wastewater treatment biodiesel production due to their high lipid production efforts. The project aims to compare the feasibility and capabilities. The project aims to develop and optimize a efficiency of producing biodiesel from three different types sustainable and cost-effective process for biofuel production of algae by conducting experiments and analyses. from algae, covering cultivation, harvesting, lipid extraction, and biodiesel production. The nutritional quality of 1.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION microalgae depends on the culture medium used. The outcomes of this project could contribute to the establishment o Fossil fuels contribute to climate change and of a sustainable and cost-effective process for biofuel environmental degradation. production from algae, offering a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels and fostering a more sustainable and o Fossil fuels are finite resources that will eventually environmentally friendly energy future. run out. Key Words: Renewable Resources, Biodiesel Production, o Hazardous emission from fossil fuels can lead to Algae, Transesterification, Chlorella sp., Biofuel respiratory diseases.
1. INTRODUCTION
o Extraction, transportation, and refining of fossil fuels are expensive.
The transportation sector's CO2 emissions contribute to environmental pollution and global warming. With the cost of crude oil rising due to diminishing supply, the production of alternative fuels is crucial in the coming decade. Fossil fuels are unsustainable, leading to increased CO2 levels and greenhouse gas accumulation. To ensure a clean environment and sustainability, there is a pressing need to produce renewable and environmentally friendly fuels.
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o Fossil fuels pose safety risks. o Air pollution. o Water pollution.
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